Pierre Chauvin
@lechauvin.bsky.social
Former journalist. Part of the Victoria bike cult. Francophone. Photo : Camassia quamash.
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“our tech doesn’t do any of the things we claimed the past few years, but we still need you to use it or the line will go down”
I was present for the birth of the web, the explosion of personal sites, and the blogging revolution, and you know what we never had to do? Beg people to use our shit.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM
“our tech doesn’t do any of the things we claimed the past few years, but we still need you to use it or the line will go down”
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started / going
December 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
started / going
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Carney has spent the past year subtweeting Trump.
At a certain point, these words mean nothing if he won't actually come out and say what he's criticizing.
At a certain point, these words mean nothing if he won't actually come out and say what he's criticizing.
"If great powers abandon even the pretense of rules & values for the unhindered pursuit of their power & interest, the gains from transactionalism will become harder to replicate" -- Carney's speech at Davos is an extended criticism of the damage Trump is doing (though he's not mentioning his name)
January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Carney has spent the past year subtweeting Trump.
At a certain point, these words mean nothing if he won't actually come out and say what he's criticizing.
At a certain point, these words mean nothing if he won't actually come out and say what he's criticizing.
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Ever wondered what a downtown pedestrian streets looks like on a Monday evening in the middle of January in Montreal?
January 20, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Ever wondered what a downtown pedestrian streets looks like on a Monday evening in the middle of January in Montreal?
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Dan David was ahead of his tome- he was decolonizing media decades before we ever used the word "decolonize" #Indigenous #cdnmedia
David launched dozens of careers and mentored many more, helping Indigenous journalists find a voice in an industry that had rarely welcomed them. Story by @karynpugliese.bsky.social
Dan David 'Father of APTN News' passed into the spirit world
Dan David, an icon for hundreds of journalists, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, in Canada and South Africa, and changed how stories are told.
www.aptnnews.ca
January 16, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Dan David was ahead of his tome- he was decolonizing media decades before we ever used the word "decolonize" #Indigenous #cdnmedia
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Climate Change watching the world fight and completely ignore the impending and catastrophic doom coming from mother nature.
a fat man is laughing while sitting on a couch in a living room .
Alt: a fat man is laughing while sitting on a couch in a living room .
media.tenor.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Climate Change watching the world fight and completely ignore the impending and catastrophic doom coming from mother nature.
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"Decriminalization is still good public policy," writes @picardonhealth.bsky.social. "It makes no sense to jail people for having an illness like substance-use disorder – or because they want to get high for the pleasure of it, for that matter."
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: What has three years of decriminalization of drug possession yielded in B.C.?
Overdose deaths are declining, but public disorder seems to have increased
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:40 PM
"Decriminalization is still good public policy," writes @picardonhealth.bsky.social. "It makes no sense to jail people for having an illness like substance-use disorder – or because they want to get high for the pleasure of it, for that matter."
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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The First Nations Health Authority, a health system partner to the B.C. government, said it is disappointed that it was "not engaged in a decision that will disproportionately impact First Nations people, communities and families."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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B.C. ending its drug decriminalization pilot program
Province won’t apply to extend its exemption from federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Health Minister says
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The First Nations Health Authority, a health system partner to the B.C. government, said it is disappointed that it was "not engaged in a decision that will disproportionately impact First Nations people, communities and families."
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Quite frankly, it’s outrageous that Mark Carney is cutting Statistics Canada. If he was Stephen Harper or Pierre Poilievre, I feel like this would be getting a lot more backlash.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
Statistics Canada to cut 850 jobs in 'dark time' for public service, union says
Federal statistics agency entered its workforce adjustment period Monday, sending notices to thousands of employees.
ottawacitizen.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Quite frankly, it’s outrageous that Mark Carney is cutting Statistics Canada. If he was Stephen Harper or Pierre Poilievre, I feel like this would be getting a lot more backlash.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
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A reminder to us all to stop the weasel words and call this out for what it is: fascism.
New video shows ICE agents detaining a US citizen legal observer in Minneapolis.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
January 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
A reminder to us all to stop the weasel words and call this out for what it is: fascism.
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“The idea that we should be putting any public money into fossil fuel infrastructure at this point is pretty ridiculous," campaigner Isabel Siu-Zmuidzinas stated.
#bcpoli #pipeline #rbt2
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#bcpoli #pipeline #rbt2
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. premier proposes publicly funded refinery over pipeline while industry experts skeptical | CBC News
As B.C. Premier David Eby continues to reject the idea of a new pipeline to B.C.'s northern coast, he’s now suggesting that building a Canadian refinery would be a better use of taxpayer dollars — but...
www.cbc.ca
January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
“The idea that we should be putting any public money into fossil fuel infrastructure at this point is pretty ridiculous," campaigner Isabel Siu-Zmuidzinas stated.
#bcpoli #pipeline #rbt2
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#bcpoli #pipeline #rbt2
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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i believe the photographer who is taking the photo is Christopher Katsarov of the Canadian Press, and here is his photo
January 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
i believe the photographer who is taking the photo is Christopher Katsarov of the Canadian Press, and here is his photo
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Nous appelons, avec une cinquantaine d’autres organisations, au retrait immédiat de la Proposition de Loi Yadan, qui instrumentalise la lutte contre l’antisémitisme au détriment des libertés publiques.
blogs.mediapart.fr/collectif-do...
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Loi Yadan : non à une police de la pensée !
La proposition de loi n°575, sous couvert d’une lutte légitime et nécessaire contre l’antisémitisme, présente un « risque sans précédent pour les droits fondamentaux d’expression et d’association », …
blogs.mediapart.fr
January 11, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Nous appelons, avec une cinquantaine d’autres organisations, au retrait immédiat de la Proposition de Loi Yadan, qui instrumentalise la lutte contre l’antisémitisme au détriment des libertés publiques.
blogs.mediapart.fr/collectif-do...
blogs.mediapart.fr/collectif-do...
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Today is an extremely good opportunity to bring people into poI/ice abolition, and saying "we told you so" is counterproductive no matter how badly you want to say it. Take a breath, think strategically, and offer people a welcoming onramp towards organizing. "Yes and," not "what took you so long"
January 7, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Today is an extremely good opportunity to bring people into poI/ice abolition, and saying "we told you so" is counterproductive no matter how badly you want to say it. Take a breath, think strategically, and offer people a welcoming onramp towards organizing. "Yes and," not "what took you so long"
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it's funny how often the new york times' "first entries in a live blog covering a breaking news event" are so vague as to be actively harmful. it happens almost every day. maybe don't run a live blog if you aren't willing to describe things anyone can see with their own eyes
You're showing a screenshot from the first entries in a live blog covering a breaking news event. Our journalists report what we confirm, and our live coverage continues to be updated. Readers can follow the developments here: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 7, 2026 at 10:20 PM
it's funny how often the new york times' "first entries in a live blog covering a breaking news event" are so vague as to be actively harmful. it happens almost every day. maybe don't run a live blog if you aren't willing to describe things anyone can see with their own eyes
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Meanwhile CIJA is going after pro-Palestinian activists/anyone who criticizes Israel while violent anti-semites are not even hiding
CBC has put together an impressive collection of clips exposing Diagolon and Second Sons in their own words. These are white nationalists and neo-Nazis who want an ethnic cleansing and believe "violence is the answer." Largest group of its kind in Canadian history. www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Exposing a masked ‘nationalist’ club: ‘The race war is here’
YouTube video by CBC News
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Meanwhile CIJA is going after pro-Palestinian activists/anyone who criticizes Israel while violent anti-semites are not even hiding
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Excellent oped by Kiera Taylor: We’re sending BC’s extreme weather bills to the wrong people.
Costs for floods and fires are shifted onto residents and taxpayers while fossil fuel companies most responsible for driving disasters pocket profits
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Costs for floods and fires are shifted onto residents and taxpayers while fossil fuel companies most responsible for driving disasters pocket profits
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Opinion: We’re sending B.C.’s extreme weather bills to the wrong people
Costs for floods and fires are shifted onto residents and taxpayers while companies most responsible for driving disasters pocket profits
vancouversun.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Excellent oped by Kiera Taylor: We’re sending BC’s extreme weather bills to the wrong people.
Costs for floods and fires are shifted onto residents and taxpayers while fossil fuel companies most responsible for driving disasters pocket profits
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Costs for floods and fires are shifted onto residents and taxpayers while fossil fuel companies most responsible for driving disasters pocket profits
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
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Guess I'll post this again
December 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Guess I'll post this again
2025
"Senior Alberta government officials stalled the submission of a coal mine pollution study to a scientific journal and prevented the lead researcher from speaking publicly about his work, according to records The Narwhal obtained through a freedom of information request."
Alberta officials stalled coal mine pollution study | The Narwhal
An Alberta government scientist was prevented from speaking publicly about his coal mine pollution research, emails show
thenarwhal.ca
December 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
2025
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🚨 ROUND TWO STARTS NOW 🚨
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-round...
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-round...
December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🚨 ROUND TWO STARTS NOW 🚨
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-round...
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-round...
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Victoria cannot solve the homelessness crisis alone. We need other CRD municipalities to step up and build more supportive and affordable housing for those experiencing homelessness. The Province has mandated that local governments need to take care of vulnerable populations! #yyj #victoriabc
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Victoria cannot solve the homelessness crisis alone. We need other CRD municipalities to step up and build more supportive and affordable housing for those experiencing homelessness. The Province has mandated that local governments need to take care of vulnerable populations! #yyj #victoriabc
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It is with great sadness that we confirm that a Unifor Local 892 member has been killed in the Mosaic K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan where he worked as miner operator.
www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
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Unifor mourns member killed on the job at Mosaic K3 mine
It is with great sadness that we confirm that a Unifor Local 892 member has been killed in the Mosaic K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan where he worked as miner operator.“Our union is…
www.unifor.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It is with great sadness that we confirm that a Unifor Local 892 member has been killed in the Mosaic K3 potash mine near Esterhazy, Saskatchewan where he worked as miner operator.
www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
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If the apartment building I've lived in for the last decade gets demolished so its owners can build a luxury highrise, the government won't compensate me financially for the much higher rate of rent I'd have to pay anywhere else.
Weird how some of us have to eat the risks of life. And some don't.
Weird how some of us have to eat the risks of life. And some don't.
Rob Shaw: Eby opens door to financial compensation as Cowichan decision reverberates
Bailout talk underscores how quickly reconciliation policy has turned into an economic and legal flashpoint
www.biv.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
If the apartment building I've lived in for the last decade gets demolished so its owners can build a luxury highrise, the government won't compensate me financially for the much higher rate of rent I'd have to pay anywhere else.
Weird how some of us have to eat the risks of life. And some don't.
Weird how some of us have to eat the risks of life. And some don't.
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The assignment was simple: get public records of how much an Alberta oil and gas company owed in unpaid municipal taxes. The reality? Not so much …
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-a...
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Digging up the dirt on oil and gas in Alberta | The Narwhal
The Alberta Energy Regulator allowed oil and gas company MAGA Energy to take over nearly 200 new wells — despite its huge unpaid tax bill
thenarwhal.ca
December 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The assignment was simple: get public records of how much an Alberta oil and gas company owed in unpaid municipal taxes. The reality? Not so much …
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-a...
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-a...